Make mathematics fun and satisfying for everyone Math can be a living source of powerful ideas that transcend mathematics; a window into mind-opening philosophical concepts such as infinity, fourth dimensions, chaos, and fractals; and a practical training ground for developing skills in analysis, reasoning, and thought—if you have the right approach and the right guide. The Heart of Mathematics: An Invitation to Effective Thinking —now in its third edition—transforms mathematics into an engaging, relevant experience even for the most math-phobic student. Infusing this book with humor and enthusiasm, Edward B. Burger and Michael Starbird—both recipients of the Mathematical Association of America’s foremost national teaching award and countless state, regional, and campus-wide teaching honors—introduce students to the most important and interesting ideas in mathematics while inspiring them to actively engage in mathematical thinking. Richer and more rewarding than ever, this new edition features: An emphasis on mathematical methods of investigation Visualization techniques that make key concepts easier to understand Accessible, friendly writing style that encourages critical thinking "Life Lessons"-effective methods of thinking that students will retain and apply beyond the classroom End of section Mindscape activities for the development of application, problem-solving, and argumentation skills
About the Author
Edward B. Burger is professor of mathematics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Williams College. He graduated from Connecticut College in 1985, where he earned B.A. Summa Cum Laude with Distinction in Mathematics, and received his Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin. He did his postdoctoral work at the University of Waterloo in Canada. Dr. Burger has received numerous awards including: the Award of Excellence, for "educational mathematics videos that break new ground from the Technology & Learning magazine, and the Distinguished Achievement Award, for Educational Video Technology from The Association of Educational Publishers. He was honored as one of the "100 Best of America", Listed in Reader′s Digest′s Annual Special Issue as Best Math Teacher. He also received the Residence Life Academic Teaching Award, University of Colorado at Boulder and the Robert W. Hamilton Book Award, for "The Heart of Mathematics".
Michael Starbird Michael Starbird is a University Distinguished Teaching Professor of Mathematics at The University of Texas at Austin. He has received more than a dozen teaching awards including the Mathematical Association of America’s 2007 national teaching award and several university–wide teaching awards based largely on his course in mathematics for liberal arts students. Starbird brings intriguing mathematics to general audiences through his classes, lectures, books, and video courses. In 1989, Starbird was UT’s Recreational Sports Super Racquets
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评分坦白讲,我一直对纯粹的抽象数学抱有一种敬畏夹杂着疏离的情感,但这本书彻底改变了我的看法。它用一种近乎“解构”的方式,将那些看似坚不可摧的数学大厦,一层层拆解开来,向我们展示其内部精密的榫卯结构。最让我震撼的是作者对于“证明的本质”的探讨。他没有简单地罗列证明步骤,而是深入挖掘了“为什么选择这样的路径”,以及每一步逻辑飞跃背后的直觉和创造力。这部分内容简直是为所有对逻辑思维感兴趣的人量身定制的盛宴。而且,书中对数学与其他学科(尤其是物理学和艺术)的交叉点也进行了大量的着墨,这种跨界的视野极大地拓宽了我对数学实用价值和哲学意义的理解。阅读过程中,我经常需要停下来,合上书本,思考作者提出的那个激发性的问题,这本书远不止于信息传递,它更像是一个思想的催化剂,激发读者主动构建自己的知识网络,而不是被动接受既定答案。
评分刚翻开这本书,我就被那种扑面而来的纯粹感给吸引住了。它不像那种堆砌着复杂公式和晦涩定义的教科书,更像是一次精妙的、充满哲思的旅程。作者在叙述中,总能找到一种独特的平衡点,既能深入探讨那些看似遥不可及的数学概念,又能用极其贴近生活、甚至带有一丝诗意的语言将其勾勒出来。我特别欣赏他对“结构”这一核心概念的探讨,那种从最简单的逻辑单元如何层层递进,最终构建起宏大数学体系的过程,读起来简直是一种享受。比如,他对集合论在现代数学中的基础地位的阐述,不是冷冰冰的罗列公理,而是描绘了一幅从无序到有序的宇宙图景。文字的节奏感非常强,时而急促有力,带领你快速领悟某个深刻的洞察,时而又变得舒缓宁静,让你有时间去品味那些潜藏在数字背后的美学意义。这本书真正做到了“去魅”,让那些原本被高冷外衣包裹的数学思想,焕发出人性化的光彩。它让我想起许多年前初次接触数学的美妙瞬间,那种“原来如此”的顿悟感,在字里行间不断涌现。
评分这本书的排版和设计也值得称赞,虽然我关注的核心是内容,但视觉体验的流畅性确实影响了阅读的持久性。装帧给人的感觉是沉稳且内敛的,没有花哨的色彩或浮夸的插图,一切都服务于文字本身的力量。在内容编排上,作者展现了高超的宏观掌控力。章节之间的过渡自然流畅,仿佛一条河流在不同的地貌间蜿蜒前行,时而开阔,时而幽深。他非常巧妙地穿插了一些历史上被遗忘或低估的数学家的贡献,让整个叙事更加立体和丰满,避免了以往数学史中常见的“英雄崇拜”倾向。读到后半部分,那种“历史必然性”与“个体天才的偶然性”之间的张力,被刻画得入木三分,让人不禁反思科学发现的真正驱动力究竟是什么。这本书的语言风格是极其克制的,但在克制之下,蕴藏着强大的情感力量,尤其是在描述数学真理的永恒性时,那种庄重感会不自觉地提升读者的心境。
评分这本书的叙事方式简直是神来之笔,完全跳出了传统数学著作的窠臼。它更像是一部思想史的编年史,只不过主角换成了数学思想本身。我感觉自己不是在学习知识,而是在跟随一群伟大的思想家进行跨越时空的对话。作者在讲述某个定理的诞生时,总会细致入微地描绘当时的时代背景、社会思潮,甚至那些关键人物的性格侧面,这极大地增强了阅读的沉浸感和代入感。比如,当我读到关于非欧几何的段落时,我仿佛能感受到十九世纪学者们在面对传统欧氏几何的绝对权威时,内心那种既恐惧又兴奋的挣扎。这种将纯粹的逻辑推导与复杂的人文环境交织在一起的手法,使得原本枯燥的数学发展史变得波澜壮阔,充满了戏剧张力。文字的遣词造句极为考究,用词精准却不失文学性,读起来酣畅淋漓,很少有需要反复咀嚼才能理解的句子,即便涉及到深刻的数学概念,作者也总能找到一个绝佳的比喻来架起沟通的桥梁。
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